VAT on private university education
2015 events that Bangladeshis would want to forget
Let us walk down the memory lane to look back at the events in the year 2015 that are etched in our memories and would remain so no matter how much we would want to forget them.
Private education for public good
The National Board of Revenue during the just concluded student movement explained that the tuition fees are inclusive of VAT. The VAT was imposed on private university tuition fees with an aim to expand the scope of revenue collection.
NO VAT ON EDUCATION / The possibility for transversal politics
The students of private universities have shown their maturity and creativity in leading a peaceful demonstration against the proposed 7.5 percent VAT.
Editorial / VAT on private universities rescinded
We welcome the cabinet's move to withdraw the 7.5 percent VAT that was imposed on the student tuition fees of the private universities.
VAT protesters, Titumir BCL scuffle at Kakoli
About 29 people are injured after anti-VAT demonstrators and Titumir College Chhatra League activists scuffle at Kakoli today.
VAT protest on, key Dhaka roads blocked again
Students continue their protest against 7.5 percent VAT on private universities’ tuition fees and blocked some key roads in Dhaka again.
VAT protesters lift road blockade for today
Private university students protesting VAT on “tuition fees” call off their demonstrations in Dhaka for today.
VAT protesters give flowers to cops, take selfies
Students demonstrating for withdrawal of value added tax (VAT) from private universities’ tuition fees pass another day on the streets peacefully.
Daylong traffic chaos stops Dhaka
Dhaka city dwellers suffer immensely as the agitating students blocked several key points in Rampura, Mohakhali, Baridhara, Dhanmondi and other areas causing severe traffic congestion in the capital.
Rising tension in the education sector
Both private and public universities in the country seem to be in a state of flux, with dissatisfied students and teachers waging separate movements to realise their demands.
HC questions VAT on private university tuition fee
The High Court questions legality of imposing 7.5 percent value-added tax (VAT) on tuition fees of private universities.